Tattoos used to be a sign of someone walking on the seedier side of life, but these days it’s more uncommon to see someone who isn’t inked. But not everyone is a tattoo art connoisseur and not every artist is great at what they do. While it might be enticing to push the envelope via a tattoo design to show that you’re not afraid of causing a stir, sometimes it’s better to just let your words do the speaking for you instead.
It’s one thing getting an unconventional design inked on you – perhaps turning heads is part of the fun, because who doesn’t like the extra attention, right? But opting for tattoos that are questionable to the point they verge on controversial, is quite a different story. You also don’t want to jeopardize people’s opinions about you. Worse off, you don’t want to put your job at risk. Although, if the likelihood of losing your stable income because of your tats doesn’t faze you, then big up to you! However, you might be interested in knowing that you can actually profit from fun activities such as playing at a casino offering no deposit bonus codes. And if you need to have a role where no one ever sees you, then there are always remote call center operator jobs going.
Have a read to find out the tattoo designs that you should probably steer clear of.
Dreamcatchers are just cute, right?
The dreamcatcher, feathers, and even tribal headdresses were having a huge moment around 15 years ago. That light touch with a bit of mysticism and a bit of ethnic influence was really shining throughout the influencer worlds. However, since then the collective consciousness has been taught that these sorts of tattoos are less ethnic influence and more bordering on cultural appropriation via tattoo from the Native American tribes.
These days, plenty of dreamcatchers are getting the cover-up treatment. People are heading to artists to go over their original designs with floral arrangements, mandalas, and geometric shapes, to alleviate the ick of the original piece.
The teardrop tatt
A teardrop well-placed next to an eye may just look like the person is hinting at being a bit emo, which is a noble reason to get tattooed – wearing your heart on your sleeve, or ink on your face is a fairly brave act. However, the meaning behind the teardrop tattoo is far, far more sinister.
This design is actually a reflection of being a murderer and the tattoo is dished out in prison most commonly. If there is more than one teardrop, then that means that the person has murdered that many people.
Artistic nude or just plain rude?
Is it really okay to get a nude image tattooed on your body? That all depends on how outrageous the imagery might be. For example, if you’re considering tatting a hardcore porn scene on your leg, it’s probably best to just stay home, or at least put it on your butt cheek so it stays covered. Is it a topless cartoon pinup girl doing a bit of peekaboo over her shoulder with a hint of nip? That’s up to you.
If it’s artistic rather than overt, then it’s probably not going to land you in hot water with family, potential employers, or kids pointing on the street, although this last one may be debatable. Sure, you might love those bedroom snaps you took of yourself and your partner but they should probably be kept to yourselves (or monetized on OnlyFans?) rather than put on display on your body.
Religious anything
No matter your religious affiliations, it’s generally better to leave them out of your tattoo designs. Whether you’re an out and proud Pentecostal Christian or a non-practicing Wiccan, while a tattoo can help you identify with your tribe, it can also lead to ostracism from others. A Jesus fish might be pretty cute and unassuming, but it might turn off someone who isn’t affiliated with the man.
People who are a part of fringe religions will likely experience more backlash if they choose to get a tattoo with religious markings. If you’re super set on bringing your religion into your tatt, make it a little more inconspicuous to avoid unwanted judgments.
Think before you ink!
No matter what you’re planning for your new ink, it pays to get some second opinions. Ask your friends and family, strangers online, and a tattoo artist or two whether your new design idea could have any negative connotations. This way, you won’t have any nasty surprises in the future. It’s okay to skirt the bounds of normality, but causing offense or disgust accidentally ain’t it? Think before you ink!